Bickleton/Big Horn Fire Evacuation Update, July 23, 4 p.m.: Klickitat County
As of 7/23/2024 at 12:30 PM and most current:
Level 3 "GO NOW" for North of Alder Creek, West to Crider Valley, East to Peterson; and from East Road to Sand Ridge Rd to the East and Alder Creek south to the Columbia River.
Level 2 "GET SET" for Middle Rd to the West, Coleman Rd to the North, Klickitat County Line to the East; and from Sand Ridge Rd to the Klickitat County Line.
Level 1 "GET READY" Evacuation for North of Coleman Rd to Stegeman and Van Horn, West to East Rd, East to Klickitat County Line.
Fire near Bickleton at 13,000 acres; one firefighter injured; gas plant threatened
Update July 23, 10:30 a.m.: Currently, the fire is threatening residential and agricultural lands, critical infrastructure and a natural gas plant. Level 3 - GO NOW: East Road to Sand Ridge Road to the East and Alder Creek South to the Columbia River. Level 2 - GET SET: Sand Ridge Road to the Klickitat County Line.
